The Inflation Reduction Act is an important step, but we must keep working
Today, in response to President Joe Biden signing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law, the Faith in Place Action Fund released the...
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- Aug 4
Let's Secure Strong Climate Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
With heavy news bombarding headlines recently, climate justice advocates witnessed a glimmer of hope last week with a game-changing clean...
- Jun 30
STATEMENT ON WV vs. EPA SCOTUS RULING
Today the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) released a decision on the West Virginia v. EPA case that will gut the...
- May 18
What's Going on With Illinois' Energy Grid?
You may have heard that Ameren customers in Central and Southern Illinois will be seeing much higher utility bills this summer. The...
- Jan 13
Voting Rights are Sacred
Tell your Senators and President Biden that we need to move quickly to secure voting rights for all. Sign our petition today!
- Oct 19, 2021
Breaking Down the Build Back Better Plan
Please encourage your representatives to support the Build Back Better Plan by signing our Build Back Better Petition.The time to act is...
- Sep 21, 2021
We Finally Did It—Celebrating Illinois Passing the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act!
The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act has been signed into Illinois Law!
- Jun 9, 2021
Raise a Glass ... of Water for the Lead Bill WIN!
Celebrating a significant legislative victory for climate justice!
- Feb 19, 2021
A Perfect Storm
By Christina Krost, Faith in Place’s Policy Coordinator By now, you’ve likely heard about the major grid failures in Texas caused by an...
- Feb 2, 2021
Statement on the Biden Administration
Faith in Place Action Fund is encouraged by President Biden’s system-wide approach to building healthier communities in the United States...
- Jan 6, 2021
US Capitol Riot Response Statement
Today our staff paused our work to gather on video. We expressed and prayed together as we are deeply sad and disturbed at the events...
- Aug 31, 2020
Statement on Gov. Prizker's 8 Principles for a Clean Energy Economy
Learn how we respond to Governor Pritzker's recent principles for a clean energy economy.
- Jun 30, 2020
Imagining A World Beyond Policing
In order to achieve environmental justice, we must also address issues of racial justice.
- Jun 4, 2020
The Faith Community Cannot Be Silent: Statement on Police Brutality, Systemic Racism, and Injustice
Faith in Place Action Fund's statement on police brutality amidst the recent nationwide protests.
- Apr 21, 2020
LVEJO Fights to Protect Community After Demolition During COVID-19
LVEJO demands Hilco and the City of Chicago are held accountable after a reckless decision to demolish an old coal plant during COVID-19, pu
- Apr 21, 2020
Decarceration Prayer Vigil and Press Conference
Faith in Place Action Fund staff joined a press conference and prayer vigil hosted by The People’s Lobby, Reclaim Chicago, and Chicago Commu
- Apr 9, 2020
Op Ed: I Am Not Surprised by Death Disparity in African American Community Due to COVID-19
Rev. Scott Onqué reflects on how social disparities make the black community more susceptible to the harsh effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Apr 8, 2020
EPA Regulation Halts and Clean Car Standards Rollbacks
Amid COVID19, the Trump Administration has been churning out environmental regulation halts and rollbacks. Learn more and take action.
- Mar 20, 2020
COVID-19: A Just Response
The pandemic is an environmental justice issue. Learn how we are supporting justice-focused solutions.
- Jan 9, 2020
Waukegan Passes Resolution in Support of CEJA!
Earlier this week, the Waukegan City Council passed a resolution calling on the Illinois General Assembly and Governor Pritzker to pass the
